Quick Blueberry Chia Seed Jam

Making jam at home is about to get SO much easier with this easy method for turning blueberries and chia seed into jam. You don’t have to stand over the stove stirring for more than a few minutes, you can adjust the sweetness level to your own liking, and you can store this in the fridge or freezer as you like. This healthy jam recipe is packed with nutrition from both the blueberries and the chia seeds. And the chia seeds plump up as they absorb the moisture from the jam mixture, thickening the fruit into a spreadable consistency. I love this as a way to offer chia seeds, which are loaded with healthy fats and fiber, and to turn fresh or frozen blueberries into a nutrient-rich topping for toast, pancakes, yogurt, and more. (You may also like my Strawberry Chia Jam, Fruit Salsa or Healthy Waffles.)

Ingredients You Need

To make this healthy Blueberry Chia Seed Jam, you’ll need the following ingredients. Sign up for our email updates to get tips and ideas sent to your inbox.

Blueberries: You can use fresh or frozen berries in this recipe. Orange juice: This adds some flavor and adds the liquid needed to allow the berries to simmer. You can use store-bought juice or squeeze your own. You can also sub water if you prefer. Chia seeds: These nutritious seeds plump as they absorb liquid, which turns the mashed berries into jam.

TIP: It’s incredibly simple and you can use fresh or frozen berries in this recipe according to what you have on hand.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Here’s a look at the simple process involved in making this Blueberry Chia Seed Jam recipe. Scroll down to the end of the recipe for the full information. TIP: You can serve this or store it in the fridge for future use after Step 4.

Chia Pudding with Yogurt

One of my favorite things about this easy jam is that it’s so easy to turn it into instant chia pudding with yogurt. Simply stir some of the finished and cooled jam together with whole milk plain yogurt for a nutritious breakfast or snack.

TIP: The pudding has fiber, protein, healthy fats, Vitamin C, and antioxidants, making it a nutrient-dense toddler or baby food.

Serving Suggestions

We like to use this jam on toast and sandwiches, over pancakes and waffles, stirred into yogurt and oatmeal, and as the “fruit” in DIY fruit-on-the-bottom yogurts.

How to Store

Store in airtight containers in the fridge for about 5-7 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Best Tips for Success

Sweeten to taste with maple syrup or honey. Use jam on toast, pancakes, or waffles. Stir into oatmeal with fruit or any kind of plain or vanilla yogurt. Use equal parts jam and yogurt to stir together a quick and healthy chia seed pudding. Try a different fruit like raspberries, strawberries or blackberries. Serve in a Reusable Pouch if desired.

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